GROSS ANATOMY

GROSS ANATOMY

ORBIT EYE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
fibers are oriented vertically and raise the eyebrow, causing a look of surprise or attention
A
Corrugator supracilliary
B
Orbicularis oculi
C
Procerus
D
Frontalis muscle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The frontalis muscle originates high on the scalp and inserts into connective tissue near the superior orbital rim. The fibers are oriented vertically and raise the eyebrow, causing a look of surprise or attention. The corrugator originates on the frontal bone and inserts into skin superior to the medial eyebrow.

Detailed explanation-2: -The frontalis muscle is responsible for elevating the eyebrows, while the corrugator supercilii, orbicularis oculi, and procerus play a role in its depression. The function of the forehead is often spared in middle cerebral artery strokes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Frontalis muscle – lifts the eyebrows, makes horizontal forehead wrinkles when we are surprised.

Detailed explanation-4: -Procerus, a muscle between your eyebrows that can pull your brows downward and help flare your nostrils.

Detailed explanation-5: -The frontalis muscle (from Latin ‘frontal muscle’) is a muscle which covers parts of the forehead of the skull. Some sources consider the frontalis muscle to be a distinct muscle.

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